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Founded after taking a Shakespeare class taught by Professor Katherine Scheil, the club’s officers connect with Shakespeare in different ways.

Minnesota Shakespeare Society cultivates an appreciation for the playwright

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 3, 2024

Founded in spring 2024, the Minnesota Shakespeare Society aims to make Shakespeare more relatable and understandable to students through games and discussion.  The club, which was started after a group...

The club was created last year as a way to reduce stress when going to the gym.

Brains and Brawn club: community through curls

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 3, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Brains and Brawn club was created in fall 2023 to bring new people into the gym and form a weightlifting community on campus.  Created by President Kyle Cingi and Vice...

GLU picketed outside the McNamara Alumni Center on July 12. Image courtesy of Alex Provan.

Graduate workers’ frustrations grow as union negotiations stall

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 2, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Graduate Labor Union (GLU) picketing efforts on East and West Bank campuses on Sept. 13 garnered support and increased awareness among the University community.   Since...

Student Group allocations ranged from $0 to $32,000 per group, and about $240,000 in leftovers are some of last year’s funding highlights.

UMN student group money distribution and its complications

by Sam Hill
Published October 2, 2024

Of the 110 student groups that applied for Student Services funding (SSF) during the 2023-2024 academic year, 103 received a total of about $950,000 for events and operations while seven were denied funding,...

Club members hold discussions and student-led fundraisers to raise money for scholarships. Courtest of UMN She's the First.

She’s the First empowers women locally and globally

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s She’s the First club (STF) is part of a national organization creating scholarships to support education for women in low-income countries.  The club holds fundraisers...

Subhead: The Outdoors Club brings outdoor experiences to an urban campus.
Image courtesy of the University Outdoors Club.

Outdoors Club brings nature to Minneapolis

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 25, 2024

Though urban campuses like the University of Minnesota may offer fewer opportunities for students to enjoy nature, the University’s Outdoors Club offers a diverse range of events for students to get...

The club is one of more than 100 chapters on college campuses across the nation. Image Courtesy of UMN CHAARG.

CHAARG club promotes health and wellness for women on campus

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 25, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s CHAARG club empowers women to gain confidence in the gym and explore different forms of workouts by visiting fitness studios in the area. The club, which is the local...

The Enchantments are a gender inclusive a cappella group on campus.

UMN a cappella groups find the perfect pitch

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 22, 2024

Auditions for many of the University of Minnesota’s a cappella groups started this week, in preparation for upcoming concerts and competitions.  For all a cappella groups on campus, one of the biggest...

University students and faculty discuss the personal and broader impacts of such violent acts.

Students and faculty react to rise in school shootings across the country

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 18, 2024

Over the past 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in school shootings nationwide. In 2014, there were 47 school shootings compared to 229 in 2024, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. The...

A student in a "Legalize eating ass" hat poses for a picture with Sister Cindy.

After two years, Sister Cindy is back. Here are some of her new quotes.

by Eitan Schoenberg and Sam Hill
Published September 18, 2024

Evangelist and influencer Cindy Smock, known as Sister Cindy, appeared in front of Tate Hall at the University of Minnesota on Monday afternoon. From noon to 4 p.m., she preached to a fluctuating crowd...

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